Luis Figo News

Figo criticises Portugal captain Ronaldo

Jun 30, 2010, 15:13 GMT

Madrid - Former Portugal international Luis Figo criticised Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, after the Real Madrid star's reaction to his country's last-16 exit against Spain. ... more

TEAM PROFILE: Queiroz leading next Portuguese generation

May 25, 2010, 5:24 GMT

Madrid/Lisbon - The likes of Luis Figo, Rui Costa and Fernando Couto were coined Portugal's 'Golden Generation'. Now the man in charge of developing that group hopes to lead Portugal's next generation to glory at the 2010 World Cup. ... more

Scandal stains "indignant" Luis Figo in Portugal (News Feature)

Feb 18, 2010, 20:28 GMT

Lisbon - The tentacles of a huge and still growing corruption scandal in Portugal on Thursday reached sport and stained one of the country's biggest-ever football stars, Luis Figo. ... more

World Cup hopefuls present their 2018/2022 bids in Cape Town

Dec 4, 2009, 9:48 GMT

Cape Town - David Beckham, Luis Figo and Ruud Gullit were on hand as the 12 countries vying for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup presented their bids on Friday. ... more

Figo hopes that Portugal draw hosts South Africa

Dec 4, 2009, 9:24 GMT

Cape Town - Former World Footballer Luis Figo expressed his hope that Portugal draw the host nation South Africa for the 2010 World Cup later on Friday. ... more

Figo begins recovery after leg surgery

Nov 7, 2007, 10:08 GMT

Milan - Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo has undergone successful surgery after suffering a fractured leg at the weekend, the club said Wednesday. ... more

Figo headed to Saudi Arabia

Dec 28, 2006, 19:36 GMT

Inter Milan's Luis Figo will bid the Serie A adieu, as it was announced on Thursday that the Portuguese international will join Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad on the terms of a 17-month contract.

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Zidane, Figo prove class is permanent

Jul 3, 2006, 18:28 GMT

Berlin - Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo have much in common. They have been voted best player in the world, became the first so- called 'galacticos' at Real Madrid and have returned from international retirement. ... more

Figo and Beckham set for unfinished business

Jun 27, 2006, 6:36 GMT

Gelsenkirchen - Luis Figo is no saint, as he proved against the Netherlands, and he plans to make David Beckham's life hell when Portugal tackle England in Saturday's quarter-finals. ... more

Figo set to play against England

Jun 26, 2006, 17:59 GMT

Berlin - FIFA has decided not to take any action against Luis Figo for headbutting Dutch opponent Mark van Bommel, leaving the way open for him to play in the quarter-final against England. ... more

Figo still unable to leave Real Madrid

Jul 8, 2005, 11:02 GMT

Madrid - The expensive but unbalanced Real Madrid squad reported for pre-season training on Friday morning, with Luis Figo surprisingly among the 'Galacticos' back on parade. ... more

Brehme new assistant at Stuttgart, who eye Figo as well

Jun 24, 2005, 17:28 GMT

Stuttgart, Germany - Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart on Friday hired Germany World Cup hero Andreas Brehme as assistant coach and are setting their sights on ageing Portugal star Luis Figo. ... more

Report: Stuttgart eye Figo, Hleb transfer to Arsenal imminent

Jun 24, 2005, 11:07 GMT

Stuttgart, Germany - Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart are setting their sights on ageing Portugal star Luis Figo after the transfer of Belorussian Alexander Hleb appears to be all but finalized, local news reports said on Friday. ... more